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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.88, 796.43 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.88, 796.43 and 499.44 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.88 : 796.43 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.88/796.43 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.88x = 796.43 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.88x = 397,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,769.00/531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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